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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.71, 13.16 and 8.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.71, 13.16 and 8.64 is: 13.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.71 : 13.16 = 8.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.71/13.16 = 8.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.71x = 13.16 × 8.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.71x = 113.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.62/8.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.04

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